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PETER HENDERSON «^CO.,IMEW YORK 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



HAR D Y 



POMPONE 



These are the only sorts which are reliably hardy in the 

 Northern States. They are sometimes called " Button" Chrys- 

 anthemums. By disbudding, nice flowers two inches and more 

 in diameter can be had. 



Acto. Bright rose, showing 

 beautiful silver reverse. 



Aileen. Deep lilac-pink. 



Arbre de Noel. Orange-yellow 

 and red. Very showy variet3^ 



Dundee. Crimson, very deep. 



Eleganta. Pink, white tips. 



Finedon. Deep pink. 



Golden Bedder. Golden-yellow. 



Hester. Pearl-white, shaded 

 flesh. Fine rounded flower. 



Jacquenette. Rosy-carmine. 



Jeannette. Yellow and bronze. 



Jules Lagreve. Deep rich red. 



Klondike. Brilliant yellow. 



Lady Duvol. Deep rose-pink; 



fine in color, size and form. 

 Leroy. Yellow and bronze. One 



of the showiest in its color. 

 Ada Williams. White, shaded 



blush. Large, round flowers. 

 Nydia. Pure white, high round- 

 ed flower. A grand sort. 

 Ontario. Pink, silvery-white 



shadings. A perfect gem. 

 Quinola. Deep, clear orange 



yellow. Very distinct. 

 Rufus. Venetian red; deep and glowing. 



Very attractive. 

 Snowdrop. Pure white; compact form, 



very profuse. 



DELPHINUM FORMOSUM. 



Hardy Blue Larkspur. This beautiful hardy larkspur grows 

 about 3^ feet high — bearing from June to October long spikes 

 of velvety, indigo blue-flowers. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



For other hardy perennial plants, see page 168. 



DOUBLE FUCHSIAS. 



Elm City. Deep plum color corolla; crimson sepals; dwarf. 

 Genius. Light prune corolla; red sepals. Yellow foliage. 

 Jussieu. Beautiful violet corolla; carmine sepals. 

 Mme. Bruant. Lilac-mauve; red sepals. Verv free blooming. 

 Mrs. E. G. Hill. White corolla; brilliant red sepals. (See cut.) 

 Phenomenal. Dark plum-colored corolla; red sepals. Very large. 

 Rozains Patrie. White; carmine sepals. Very free flotvcring. 

 Royal-Purple. Royal-purple corolla; vermilion sepals. 

 Trophee. A splendid variety. Violet-blue corolla; red sepals. 

 Price, lUc. each, $1.00 per doz.; set of 9 double Fuchsias for 75c. 



SINGLE FUCHSIAS. 



Beacon. Carmine corulla; white sepals. Very floriferous. 

 Black Prince. Corolla and sepals a pleasing carmine. 

 Constancy. Carmine corolla; white sepals. Attractive. 

 Earl of Beaconsfield. Orange corolla and sepals. Distinct. 

 Ernest Renan. Carmine corolla; white sepals. 

 Lottie. Carmine corolla; delicate and tender rose sepals. 

 Speciosa. Orange-scarlet corolla; white sepals. An old favorite. 

 Sunray. Foliage variegated white, pink and bronzy-red on a 



green ground. Flowers purple, with waxy red sepals. 

 Surprise. Pale magenta corolla; white sepals. A fine specimen. 



Price, 10c. each; set of 9 Single Fuchsias for 75c. Full set 

 of 18 Double and Single Fuchsias for $1.25. 



FUNKIA UNDULATA MEDIA. 



The variegated "Plantain Lily." Foliage striped white on green 

 ground. Very useful for borders. Price. 15c. ea., $1.50 per doz. 

 For other hardy perennials see page 168. 



GARDENIA FLORIDA. 



Cape Jessamine. The best of all Gardenias, and now much 

 sought after for boutonnieres. It is invaluable on account of 

 its sweetly fragrant, double white flowers. We offer a fine 

 lot of plants from 4 and 5-inch pots well branched. Price, 

 5-inch pots, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 4-inch pots, 50c. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; set of 20, sorts for $2.50. 

 New "Marguerite" Chrysanthemum. MfS. F. SANDER. 



A new form of the popular " Marguerite " or " Paris Daisy " type of 

 Chrysanthemum. The color is the purest, glistening white. The flowers 

 are produced continuously in the most lavish profusion oti long stems, 

 rendering this sort invaluable for cut flowers. They frequently measure 

 5 inches across; but even with ordinary culture the smallest should be 

 3 inches across. The form of the flower is peculiar the center being a mass 

 of closely arranged, fringed florets, with a circle of broad ray petals about 

 20 in number around the center. As a pot plant for w^inter blooming it is 

 of great value. Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. See Flowering and Orna- 

 mental Planti page 169 for other " Marguerites." 



GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. 



Amongst the ever-blooming hardy plants there is none more showy or 

 ornamental than this. Flowers borne in prodigal profusion from June to 

 frost, useful for cut flowers. They are of gorgeous coloring, dark red-brown 

 in center with bands of crimson orange and Vermillion, meriting the popu- 

 lar title of "Aurora Flower." Height 2 ft. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



For other hardy perennials see page 168. 



GENISTA RACEMOSA. 



A splendid flowering plant commonly known as " Shower of Gold." 

 When in bloom it is literally covered with its golden yellow flowers which 

 hang in the most graceful profusion. It blooms profusely during the late 

 winter and early spring months. It is easily grown in a sunny window. 



Price, plants from 4-inch pots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz.; 5-inch pots, 50c. 

 each, $4.50 per doz. 



FUCHSIA, MRS E. G. HILL. 



